Billabong International Ltd. said on Tuesday it is still in discussions with two suitors over a possible sale. It requested a trading halt until Thursday, or until it is ready to make an announcement if earlier. Final bids were due last week…
Category: Outdoor
Polartec Names True Account Manager for Southwestern US
Polartec, LLC has hired Colin True as account manager for the Southwestern US territory. Concurrently, True has been selected as a ’40 Under 40’ award recipient by Sporting Goods Business (SGB) magazine, which recognizes young leaders in the s
EMS to Host Grand Opening for New Nashua, NH Store
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its new store in Nashua, NH on April 12-14. Located next to a Bob's Discount Furniture at 281 Daniel Webster Highway, the 22,204-square-foot space is more than twice the size of the company's
Rockport Launches New “Lightness” Campaign
The Rockport Company announced the launch of a new global integrated marketing campaign for the Spring 2013 collection on Apr. 1, 2013 showcasing their lightweight footwear. Entitled “Lightness,” the cornerstone of the campaign consists of a s
Keds Introduces First Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
resh off the heels of a multiyear partnership announcement, Keds introduced its first footwear collaboration with seven-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift…
Metolius Joins 30-Plus Red Rock Rendezvous Sponsors
Metolius will be among the more than 30 brands supporting the 10th Annual Red Rock Rendezvous, which will be held April 5-7 in Las Vegas, NV. The annual festival, which is presented by Spokane Valley, WA-based outdoor retailer Mountain Gear, features clin
Superfeet’s President Bill McLean to Retire
Superfeet President Bill McLean has announced his retirement effective June 2013. John Rauvola, who joined Superfeet in March, will transition into the roll over the next few months. McLean has held the position since 2004…
Footbalance Incentivizes Retail Staffs with Race Challenge
Footbalance is offering retailers a chance to race in the Xterra World or National Championship races in 2013…
Finish Line Foundation Awards Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $121,200 in the fourth quarter of 2012 to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle…
G-III Apparel’s Q4 Revenues Climb 28 Percent
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported fourth-quarter sales increased by 28 percent to $375.3 million from $294.3 million during the comparable period last year. Net income per diluted share was 40 cents per share compared to 25 cents for the comparable perio
Team Express Hires Advertising Firm
Team Express has selected Buffalo Communications to create and execute an external communications program for the BaseballExpress.com, Softball.com, FootballAmerica.com and TeamExpress.com…
The North Face Issues Call for Explore Fund Applicants
The North Face announced the opening of the 2013 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $250,000 in grants to support non-profit organizations that are connecting youth to the outdoors. In previous years, Explore Fund grants have been award
Confluence Announces Eight Internal Promotions
Confluence Watersports announced eight internal promotions across the company, which owns the Dagger, Mad River Canoe, Perception, Wavesport and Wilderness Systems kayak and canoe brands…
Gregory Names Australian Distributor
Gregory named Frontier Equipment as its Australian distributor. Founded by industry veterans Dean Orange and Ben Ryan, Frontier Equipment has over 35 years of experience working with premium brands in the outdoor industry…
Globalstar Secures Forebearance Agreement from Noteholders
Globalstar, Inc, which owns the Spot family of satellite messenger devices, entered into a forbearance agreement with the holders of approximately 78 percent of its 5.75 percent Convertible Senior notes due 2028…
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